In this time of recession, when something like this arises, the question becomes: is this a demonstration of insensitivity or of advocacy? Or just pure greed? A limited-edition "American Girls" doll is causing controversy. The doll, "Gwen," is a homeless version of the popular doll series.

A new study finds that group therapy can benefit homeless veterans who have admitted taking physical or emotional abuse against their partners. The research – a collaboration between Gary Dick, associate professor of Social Work at the University of Cincinnati, and Brad Schaffer, corrections counselor for the Veterans Administration Cincinnati Medical Center – was presented this month at the 14th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego.

The editorial in this month's PLoS Medicine examines how the health needs of the homeless are underrepresented in the medical literature, leading to the failure of health and social systems to address them.

A fire broke out in a refugee camp in eastern Chad Friday, leaving 3,000 people homeless and injuring 10, according to the United Nations (UN) refugee agency United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Refugees have been living in the camp as a result of the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan.

In Sydney's inner-city, the Oasis accommodation service sees some of Australia's most desperate young people.

A new report is calling for a $1 billion funding increase to tackle what it says is the worsening problem of youth homelessness.

Ending Homelessness: $800,000 Freddie Mac Foundation Investment To Help Montgomery County Homeless Children And Families.

Police in New York are searching for three teenagers accused of setting a homeless man in New York City on fire yesterday.

Experts are urging a new focus on prevention to address the plight of millions who are homeless in the U.S. and Europe. A two-pronged approach that helps those who are currently homeless while simultaneously closing the “front door” on homelessness before people find themselves in shelters, or on the streets, is showing success.